Mason County Court Favors Tax Reduction
Mason County Court at a special meeting voted to favor a levy reduction for the 1961 62 fiscal year to save taxpayers about 50000. The court discussed the proposal with the state tax commissioner and believes lower taxes will attract industry and aid farmers homeowners and businesses without cutting county services. Members are F A Morrison president Ivan Bush and J F Wheaton commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Court
Busi
F. A. Morrison
Ivan Bush
J. F. Wheaton
Police Give Safety Hints for New Year Driving
The Fraternal Order of Police with 50 000 members urges motorists to reduce traffic accidents during the New Year period. They warn speed kills and advise obeying limits, staying alert, and not driving after drinking. A cup of coffee after a festive evening is suggested to stay awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Order of Police
Mason County Land Transfers
William and Edna Duncan transfer property in Clendenin District to Eugene and Peggy Duncan. Grant Shell and others transfer Point Pleasant real estate to David O Neal and others. Cremeans family real estate in Hannan and Clendenin districts passes to Lester Dale and Albert Cremeans. J and Peggy Jones transfer in Clendenin District to Leona Jones and Arlis Leonard. Donald Henry receives Clendenin District real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and
Edna Duncan
Clendenin
Eugene
Peggy Duncan
Grant Shell
Guy Minton
Carl Hall
United Brotherhood of Carpenter and Joiners of America
Point Pleasant
David O'Neal
L. A. Gerlach, Sr
J. A. Allen
C. L. and
Maud Cremeans
Hannan District
Lester and Dale Cremeans
Albert Cremeans
J. and
Peggy Jones
Clendenin District
Leona Jones
Arlis Leonard
Donald Henry
WSCS January Meet Set at Trinity Methodist Church
January meeting of WSCS at Trinity Methodist Church features a program titled Recalling Heritage Expanding Horizon at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the church social room. Mrs Rose Martin Rebecca circle chair and members will run the program with Marian Circle led by Mrs Hanly Sibley serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
WSCS
Trinity Methodist Church
Rose Martin
Rebecca Circle
Marian Circle
Hanly Sibley
Church Choir To Appear On TV Sunday
Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church choir will be shown on WSAZ-TV channel 3 at noon on New Year’s Day. The senior choir directed by Mrs Jan ett Capehart will sing and the Rev Roy McCoy will deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Wsaz-Tv
Janett Capehart
Roy McCoy
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Floyd Daniel Harvey 22 of Huntington and Sarah Jane Mathews 21 of Apple Grove. Richard Ray Lines 23 of Point Pleasant and Dixie Dawn Kerwood 19 of West Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Daniel Harvey
Huntington
Sarah Jane Mathews
Apple Grove
Richard Ray Lines
Point Pleasant
Dixie Dawn Kerwood
West Columbia
Divorce Filed by Wilma Harmon in Point Pleasant
Wilma Harmon sues Kenneth Harmon for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Married December 24 1959 in Elmwood. They have one child. custody and alimony sought by the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Wilma Harmon
Kenneth Harmon
Elmwood
Shooting Match At New Haven New Year Day Sponsored
A shooting match sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary will be held New Year’s Day at the fourth mile above New Haven starting at 1 p.m. The event invites participants to compete in a local shooting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
American Legion Auxiliary
Bragg Named Chief Deputy for Durbin Administration
Griff Durbin selects Morris Bragg, son-in-law, as chief deputy for a four-year term starting midnight Saturday. Bragg will move into the chief deputy residence in the courthouse. Jack Pyles and a Bend-area deputy will also serve. Harry Krebs becomes chief office deputy in the tax department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sheriff's Department
Griff Durbin
Morris Bragg
Bragg
Durbin
Jack Pyles
Gallipolis Ferry
Bend
Harry Krebs
Tax Department
Sheriff's Office
Helen Bragg
Funeral services for Mrs John J Dower Sr
Funeral services for Mrs John J Dower Sr of Viand Street will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev Jerome D Rodgers officiating. Mrs Dower a member of a pioneer Mason County family died Wednesday evening at her home after a long illness. Friends are received at Crow Funeral Home. Burial is in Letart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John J. Dower
Viand St
Christ Episcopal Church
Jerome D. Rodgers
School of Missions at Trinity Methodist Starts Sunday
A six week school of missions begins Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant with a covered dish dinner. Miss Ethel Riddle of New Haven and Rev. David Freeman lead adults and youth, joined by local instructors for each age group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
School of Missions
Trinity Methodist Church
Ethel Riddle
New Haven
David Freeman
James Wiggins
John Pack
Leo Bias
Nelson Jeck
Stanley Chastian
J. A. Blankenship
Commission of Missions
John A. Shinn
Missionary Education
Jones Appointed To State Industry Group
Jones of Point Pleasant has been named to the Industry and Business Committee by the West Virginia Business and Industry Council. The executive council will convene in Charleston Friday to discuss the Citizens Conference formed to study West Virginia’s major problems. The 25 leaders from labor, industry, education and government will meet Gov elect W. Bar ron. Barron will guide the conference and not delegate program formulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
E. Bartow Jones
Business and Industry Council of
West Virginia
Citizens Conference
Charleston
W. W. Bar
Oath of Office Taken By Member Of Court
John Read, Charleston, took the oath of office as a member of the county court. He was elected in November and will attend the first official meeting the first Saturday in January for a reorganizational session. F A Morrison retires from the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy) Wilson
Charleston
Wilson
F. A. Morrison
Blains Return from Miami Visit with Family
Point Pleasant couple Mr and Mrs Olin Blain and children Billy Rinky and Lili of Gallipolis Ferry returned home Wednesday from Miami Florida. They visited Mrs Blains brother and family Mr and Mrs Okey P P Kinniard in Sanford Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Blain
Billy, Rinky
Lili
Gallipolis Ferry
Miami
Fla
Court Held By Scouts Court Held By Scouts
A Boy Scout Troop 263 court of honor at Roosevelt School awarded badges to James Branson and others. James Branson received first class and roundup badges, Donald Casto and Jerry Plants earned second class badges, and several scouts earned or were awarded tenderfoot badges. Three members are working toward badges. James Branson serves as court master. Parents attended. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Roosevelt School
PTA
Robert Siler
James Branson
Donald Casto
Jerry Plants
Bob Schultz
Charles Branson
John Malczewski
Roger McCoy
Bruce Castle
Jerry Bright
Roger Conley
Roger Edwards
Robert Murphy
Jackie Cheesebrew
James’ Branson
Rutland Holiday Visitors Share Seasonal Guests
Rutland residents and friends reunited over the holidays with a series of visits. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hussell, Mount Alto West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Erlewine. Joetta Erlewine. Judy William. Rev. and Mrs. Carl Herring visiting Dayton. and others from Langsville Huntington Salem Center Crosewell Middleport Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Louis Hussell
Mount Alto
W. Va
Harvey Erlewine
Richard Fetty
Langsville
Shelia Crisp
Dead Mans Curve
Judy William
Joetta Erlewine
Carl Herring
Dayton
Joetta
Huntington
Bob Dennison
Edith Williamson
Garnet Williamson
Lorne Hoffman
Salem Center
Floyd Thomas
Los Angeles
Dana Hoffman
Harvey Erlewin
Mary Beard
C. O. Chapman
William Lyons
Crosewell
Mich
Julia Grate
Dana Hoffman Sr
Cecil Bolin
Joe Bolin
Judson White
Middleport
Noami Chase
Pleasant Valley Hospital Birth and Admissions Record
Birth to Mr and Mrs Raymond Roush Letart a son. Admitted Judith Kay Fisher Gallipolis Charles G Jones Point Pleasant Sanford Viers Point Pleasant Dorothy Cox Pomeroy Andrew Damis Jr Ravens wood Gregory B Nowlin Apple Grove Mrs Reginald Tygrett Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Kay Fisher
Gallipolis
Charles G. Jones
Point
Retired Janitor Reveals Real First Name Off Is Theophilious
In Des Moines a former janitor, aged 82, says his nickname Off isn’t his true name. He explains his given first name was Theophilious, a moniker used for years despite popular use of Off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thomas
Theophilious
Area church listings for Pt Pleasant and nearby towns
A condensed church directory lists services across multiple denominations. Sunday schools run mainly in the 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. range with morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and evening services on specific Sundays, plus midweek prayer meetings and unified or rotating services in several charges.
Community Notes Across Vincent Marietta and Columbus
Local residents hosted and visited family groups from Vincent New Lexington Marietta Columbus during Christmas season gatherings. Church listings show service times at First Church of God Presbyterian Hartford Methodist Christ Episcopal Church Jehovahs Witnesses Hartford Church of Christ in Christian Union with Sunday schools and worships noted alongside midweek prayer and religious observances.
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Reedsville
A. N. McGregor
Vincent
Gerald Parks and
First Church of God
Presbyterian
Eighth and Main St
Hartford Methodist
Christ Episcopal Church
Main St
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
North Main St
Hartford Church of Christ In Christian Union
Local Church Schedules Gather for Sunday Worship
A compiled listings page shows multiple churches in Glouster, Redtown, Oakdale, and nearby towns with Sunday services, Bible school times, and midweek prayer meetings. Denominations include Baptist, Church of Christ, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Free Methodist, Nazarene, EUB, and Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Schich
Glouster
Seventh-Day Adventist
Front
Summitt Sts
Redtown
Free Methodist
Oakdale
Church of Christ Bible School
Bishopville
Church of Christ— Bible School
Donald Easler
Trimble
West Side Church Bible Study
Nazarene Church
Corning
Glouster Methodist Church
Jacksonville
Hollister
Chauncey
Millfield
Community church schedules and services listed
Local church notices list Sunday school and worship times for Logan South Haydenville Church of God Haydenville Methodist Charge Jobs Murray City Union Furnace Zion Ship First EUB and other congregations. Public addresses watchtower studies and midweek prayer meetings noted along with special events at First United Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran St Matthew Lutheran and The American Lutheran Church services and guest speakers.
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Haydenville
Union Furnace
Zion
Union
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Logan South
St. John Lutheran
First United Presbyterian
Church of the Nazarene
R. Dale Fruehling
Elwood Stuart
Trinity Lutheran
St. Matthew Lutheran
Paul Warner
The
American Lutheran Church
Henry Schuh
Columbus
Sunday and midweek church schedules for multiple Morristown area churches
A compendium of service times for Chauncey Church of God Morristown Holiness Concord Pilgrim Holiness Millfield Chauncey Church of Christ Greens Run Taylor Ridge Chauncey Methodist and related churches. It lists Sunday schools worship times and midweek prayer or Bible study sessions with specific start times across several congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Morristown
Holiness
Concord
Chauncey Church of Christ Greens Run
Taylor Ridge
Chauncey
Millfield
Norman Earich
Trimble
Church listings rotate Sunday schools and services across towns
A comprehensive schedule lists dozens of area churches with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and various worship, evangelistic meetings, and midweek prayer or Bible study. Denominations include Nazarene, Free Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal, Church of Christ, United Methodist, and more across Meigs county and nearby towns.
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Hoysell Run
Laurel Cliff
House of Prayer
Danville Pilgrim Holiness
Naomi Baptist
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Carpenter Baptist
Rutland First Baptist
Harrisonville Presbyterian
Harrisonville Presbyterian - Sunday School
Zion Church of Christ—Bible School
Pentecostal
Pentecostal Assembly
Dorcas
Children’s Church
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
Sunday church schedules in Gallipolis and nearby towns
A listing of church services across Gallipolis and surrounding communities notes Masses at St Louis Catholic and other denominations. Times include morning and evening services, Sunday school starts, and midweek prayer meetings across churches such as Assembly of God Rio Grande Bidwell Church of God Gallipolis Mission Triedstone Baptist and Grace Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Rio Grande
Bidwell Church of God
First Church of God
Garfield Ave
Gallipolis
Third Ave
Triedstone Baptist
St. Peter's Episcopal
Second Ave
Episcopal
Grace Methodist
First United Presbyterian
State St
First Baptist
Third and Locust
Local church schedule highlights weekly worship and Sunday school times
Nelsonville to Carbon Hill and beyond list multiple congregations with Sunday school at 9 to 11 am and worship services from 7:30 pm to 11 am. Notable entries include Reorganized Latter Day Saints at 543 Jackson St and Epiphany Episcopal with 9 15 am morning service and coffee at 10 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Run Baptist
Baptist Training Union
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Kingsbury
Langsville Congregational Christian Church
Racine
First Baptist
Christian Science Society
Middleport
Lottridge Eub
Bradford Church of Christ— Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Shade Valley Pastoral Unity of Christian Churches
Long Sottoum
Tuppers Plains
Orange
Hemlock Grove
Long Bottom
Middleport Church of Christ— Bible School
Salem Center Methodist Church
MYF
United Methodist — Church
St. John’s Lutheran — Church
Middleport First Baptist
Bethlehem Baptist
Kinberly
Apostolic Gospel
Wylie Chapel
Latter Day Saints
Jackson
Carbon Hill
Liberty Hill
Church of the Nazarene
Bear Run
Murray City
Evangelical United Brethren
Pilgrim Holiness
Zion Ridge Christian Congregational
Carbon Hill Christian
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Youth
First Christian
Independent Holiness Church
Deanville Community Chapel
United Pentecostal
Kenneth Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Ness
Mason County
Point Pleasant— Heights
Point Pleasant Clinic
Douglas Raike
Michael Devault
Leon
Trinity Methodist
Jones
Ron
Barron
John
Linda Ho
By Rowena Biddle
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond
Roush, Letart
Sanford Viers
Dorothy Cox
Pomeroy
Andrew Damis, Jr
Ravens
Gregory B. Nowlin
Reginald Tygrett
SEO Area Church News
Pt. Pleasant
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Hartford
Harmony Baptist
Heights
Main Street Baptist
Bellemeade
Leon Charge
Rockcastle
Yanger
Shiloh
Mt. Zion
Fromise Lana
Seventh Day Adventist
Spellman Methodist
Nazarene
Miss Lucy Kibble
Bess Buckley
C. Ed Humphrey
Kathryn Dietz
Belpre
William Williams
Sharon Braggs
Lancaster
Williams-Balderson
Edward Chevalier
Mary Jane Cashdollar
Mrs
Lorraine Carr
H. E. Kibble
Charles Donaldson
Rockbridge
Ralph Bartow
Rushville
Jim King
William Congrove
J. S. Marks
Marvin Marks
Alice Foritty
Parkersburg
Frank Bise
Mr. Bise
Denver Brown
Er Ridge Church of Christ -Bible School
Holy Cross Catholic
Logan
Methodist
Chauncey Methodist
Meigs Area
Middleport Church of the Nazarene
Columbia Chapel
Christian— Bible School
Rutland Church of Christ Bible School
Dexter Church of Christ Bible School
South Bethel
Holy Communion
Bethany
Carmel
Syracuse
St. Louis
Nelsonville
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